# Performance-Ready Padded Menswear The General Idea FW12 Collection is for the Fit & Fashionable By Jaime Neely | Published 2012-03-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-idea-fw12 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/03/general-idea-2012-fall-winter-collection/) & [generalidea.eu](http://generalidea.eu/) The recently released General Idea FW12 collection for men boasts a wide variety of [sports-inspired styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wardrobing) and looks. Titled 'After Games,' this line of cold weather menswear features garments modeled after the uniforms worn by the hockey players at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France. Designer Burnsuk Choi channeled this inspiration in almost every piece of the General Idea FW12 collection. This theme manifests itself in a variety of ways including knee pads on pants, elbow pads on sweaters, plush, [padded winter coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-skiwear-2025) and [varsity jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reigning-champ-fw24-collection). The lookbook showcases the collection in various layered ensembles, complemented by accessories such as large sunglasses, cozy tuques and a wide range of fur-clad pieces such as scarves and hats. The collection offers fashion-conscious men a generous selection of stylish yet functional winter staples. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sports-inspired Menswear:** Designing menswear with sports-inspired style and features such as knee pads and elbow pads can revolutionize how athletic clothing is used and perceived for everyday wear. - **Padded Garments:** Integrating padding into clothing design can provide protection and comfort in various activities or environments, and can be utilized for both fashion and function purposes. - **Fur-clad Accessories:** Expanding the use of fur in fashion to include various accessories such as scarves and hats offers an opportunity for innovation in the winter fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Athletic Wear:** Designing athletic wear that incorporates protective padding can provide athletes with added safety and functionality. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take inspiration from sports uniforms to create unique and functional designs for everyday wear. - **Fur Industry:** The fur industry can expand its use of fur by creating fashionable and functional accessories for the winter season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alpine Performance Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grenoble-fw25.md) - [Elevated Athleisure Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-athleisure.md) - [Timeless Winter Outwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-and-winter-line.md) - [Oversized Winter Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-symphony.md) - [Tactical Weatherproof Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-fallwinter-2024-collection.md) - [Winter Apparel Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyone-tokyo-fallwinter-2025.md) - [Utility Tokyo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackeyepatch-winter.md) - [Utility Layering Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jjjjound-x-descente.md) - [Functional Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wname.md)